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  4. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  5. App Passwords

App Passwords

  • What are App passwords?
  • Can I use password apps for mail clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, etc., instead of 2FA via authentication apps?
  • How does an app password keep my account secure?
  • Can I create my own app passwords?
  • How do I generate an App Password?
  • How many app passwords can I create?
  • Do I need to remember my app passwords?
  • How do I manage or revoke my app passwords?
  • Can I use the same app password for multiple applications?
  • What happens if I change my main account password?
  • Do I need app passwords if I only access my email through Webmail or Mobile Web?
  • How often should I change my app passwords?
  • Can I share my app passwords with trusted individuals?
  • Can I reuse an app password for a new device or application?
  • What if I forget an app password?
  • Why do I need to enable 2FA to generate app passwords for mail clients?
  • How do I enable 2FA for my Webmail and Mobile Web?
  • What happens if I try to generate an app password without enabling 2FA?
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